Ugandan soldiers have raided the home of the country’s former Prime Minister, Amama Mbabazi. Continue reading “Uganda: Soldiers raid home of former prime minister”

The Washington-based National Geographic Society has organized a six-day Photo Camp for South Sudan to train a group of young people on how to tell their stories through photography. Continue reading “Youth train to tell stories using photos”

Kenyan President, Uhuru Kenyatta, has urged the international community not to neglect the crisis in South Sudan. Continue reading “Kenyatta urges IC not to ignore S. Sudan crisis”

Participants to the multi-stakeholders negotiations in the Ethiopian town of Bahir Dar have agreed in principle to adopt federalism as a system of governance in South Sudan. Continue reading “Negotiators in Addis talks agree on federalism”

The recently approved media law is going to be analyzed by lawyers before it is gazzeted and distributed to the public, the General Secretary of Union of Journalists has said. Continue reading “Media laws to be analyzed before it’s gazzetted”

67 people have died of Kala azar in the Greater Akobo Jonglei, the state minister of health has said. Continue reading “Kala-azar kills 67 in Jonglei”

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan says China will send 700 soldiers to the UN peacekeeping force in the country later this year. Continue reading “Chinese troops to help keep peace in South Sudan”

There is a shortage of fuel in Western Equatoria, the state minister of information has said. Continue reading “Fuel scarcity hits WES”

Seven people have died of suspected cases of Cholera in Lobonok Payam, Juba County, this week, according to local chief. Continue reading “Cholera kills 7 in Lobonok”

New laws that govern the media in South Sudan have been signed by the President. Continue reading “Updates: Kiir signs media bills”